I've been in this little piece of heaven before but this review is for the birthday cake on…read moreThanksgiving. I ordered rather short notice for a lavender birthday cake for my mother's 80th. Ordered 8in cake with lemon custard white batter. Absolutely delicious and beautiful! Also priced very well! Thanks so much!

Pros: open late! 10p on a Friday/Sat in Carnegie -I'll take it. Have been here 3x and have tried…read moremany of the rotating desserts. The carrot cake was my favorite ever but tonight we got pumpkin cake and chocolate PB and they were very good as well. Got other things to share tomorrow that I hope are as good as they look! Con: the person checking us out asked two people standing behind her (that did not appear to be doing anything) if they wanted to cut the cake and at least one of them said "no." It wasn't cheeky. Customers don't want your sarcasm about helping them when they're spending $40+ on desserts.

4.5 stars. Sugar Butter Bakery is a small, local bakery. I shopped here one time, and I had a…read morepositive experience. An employee promptly served me and made friendly conversation. I saw display cases that contained cupcakes, scones, rolls, cheesecakes, brownies, blondies, etcetera. I purchased four baked goods: one cinnamon roll, two cookies, and one muffin. After I paid several dollars for my four baked goods, I noticed several slips on the wall. The employee said that the slips were prepaid and that customers could use the slips to receive free foods. How nice! I appreciate whoever paid for those slips. I ate my four baked goods at home. The snickerdoodle cookie (5 stars) was one of my favorite snickerdoodles that I have ever eaten in my life. The cinnamon roll (4.5 stars) was a large size and had a sweet maple flavor that I liked. The banana-caramel muffin (4.5 stars) was nicely sweet and was topped with a banana chip. The oatmeal-raisin cookie (4.5 stars) was medium-sized and had the right ratio of ingredients. Overall, Sugar Butter Bakery's selection of baked goods was not large, especially in the late afternoon when I went, but their quality was high. I recommend stopping in Sugar Butter Bakery if you are in the area.

The baked goods are delicious, and the owner is friendly. Best time to go is in the morning when…read morethe selection is larger. Very clean and inviting bakery. Glad that it is so close!

Leo Greta is one of those places that just does everything right…read more I had the carbonara, and it was honestly excellent. It was creamy without being heavy, tasted very authentic, and the noodles were homemade. You could tell a lot of care went into it. We also had the pizza bread, which was perfect to share and really well done. They do simple things with really good ingredients and with care from what I gathered I ordered the Dubai chocolate martini and it was really good too. There were a lot of good drink options so I'd imagine there's something for everyone My family had the onion and mushroom soup and loved it as well. Everything that came out was just consistently great. They change the menu often, which I really appreciate, and everything tastes fresh and high quality. You can tell they use good ingredients and actually care about execution. I would absolutely go back and recommend it without hesitation.

I've been here several times in the past and when a few friends wanted to meet up in the Carnegie…read morearea, didn't hesitate to recommend it. We tried to make a reservation but nothing was available. My friend insisted on putting our name on a standby list and the restaurant was extremely excited to call us with a cancellation, which they said rarely happens. I was excited to introduce my friends to this spot! Our party was not the easiest as we have a few dietary restrictions, like one GF person and one vegetarian. We wanted a few of the starters and noticed that getting the antipasto might be the most cost-efficient way. My friend asked if we might have all the meat on one plate and the veggies on another to be considerate of the vegetarian (me) and they nicely accommodated that request. The GF friend was excited to order a Dubai chocolate martini as she thought she would be getting these flavors without the dough she can't have, but it came around the rim and sprinkled in the drink and she had to send it back, which they also quickly accommodated. They also had several mocktails on the menu, really nice options made with NA spirits. I ordered one of these. I usually get the gnocchi here but on this visit they had a pasta special with corn that was like a taste of just-ended summer and I went with that. It was delicious and my friends enjoyed their meals as well. There is a dessert bar next door but service on this night was taking an extremely long time so we didn't get into any desserts. Service on this particular visit was not quite what I've been used to on previous visits overall, and one of my friends mentioned it afterward to the GM who was very accountable and responsive. He had also stopped by to personally check on us during our meal, and it's nice to get a sense that a place genuinely cares about your customer experience. I will continue to come back.

GetMoMuffins seems to be experiencing some changes to its business during this economic downturn…read more According to their website, they are now a food agency that provides consultation, setup, and management for other food businesses' social media accounts. They can also provide services such as photography and website design. GetMoMuffins used to focus on selling foods such as oatmeals, scones, and parfaits. They also sold other foods including yogurt, sandwiches, cookies, and even pierogies. I had purchased many of these foods, and they tasted good. If you miss some of their previous best-selling recipes, then you can purchase a cookbook through their website.

We had Robin come and do a private cooking class for a Bachelorette Party and we had a blast!!…read moreRobin was great, she showed us how she made everything then cleaned up while we were enjoying our meal. Thank you Robin for making the day very special for us!!

Fast, friendly service. Good recommendation for sandwich. The Turkey Club was great. The Lucky…read moreCharms Latte did not live up to its competition albeit several hundred miles away. No deduction due to distance. Cute spot in an old bank or post office. The truck is to get a spot upstairs.

Parking lot and street parking outside so lots of options. The building is very cute and there's…read moreloads of seating. Some merch for sale and other curated goods but nothing that really caught my eye. Service was fast but I was the only one in line at the time. They must get busy because they have a big line queue which while necessary, is uninviting. I ordered a latte and added a flavor shot. Overall I thought it wasn't bad. It wasn't something I'd go out of my way for, but if this was a local spot that I wanted to go sit down and enjoy coffee with a friend then I'd choose here. The scone had potential. They gave me the wrong flavor which I didn't care about, but I ended up with chocolate chip. The interior was a nice moist center but the exterior was a little too crunchy (possibly over baked) for me.

Antney's is less than 10 minutes away from my apartment, and yet I almost never get ice cream here…read more Why? Because they're popular - TOO popular. And to be fair, they deserve to be popular. Still, waiting in a long line outside in the summer heat...it's no fun. BUT if I'm driving by and the line is short for a change, I'll take a detour and get myself a sweet treat. So, why's Antney's so popular? Because we all love a family-run ice cream shop. They serve homemade cones and a nice mix of (also homemade) ice cream scoops, milkshakes, sundaes, and even frozen yogurts and sorbets. Parts of the menu rotate regularly too (specifically, I've read that some flavors change daily). So while you can always expect to find the classics here, you never know what else awaits you. Case in point: I stopped by last week and to my delight, Nutella Cookie ice cream was on the menu! I ordered a milkshake version and let me tell you, it was the best milkshake I've had in quite a while. Absolutely delicious flavor, and full of cookie pieces to boot - it hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. It's probably for the best that I don't want to regularly wait in a long line in a hot parking lot to get ice cream from Antney's. Well, it's good for my wallet and waistline at least - it's disappointing for my tastebuds. Hopefully though, I'll get lucky again before they close for the winter, and will once again drive by while the line is on the shorter side!

I first learned of Antney's a few years ago, and have visited a couple of times since then. It is a…read moresmall, seasonal, local ice cream shop located near Green Tree. It is in a standalone building, but within a complex so there is a decent amount of parking. It is a true ice cream stand, with no indoor area and ordering at the windows. Very much appreciate that their ice cream is homemade. It seems like they rotate flavors daily, and are constantly coming up with new and unique combinations. Several times I have gone and they are switching flavors mid-day, so there is really always something new and different to try all the time. My most recent visit was on a very busy Sunday, and it took about an hour to be waited on from start to finish. The girl who waited on me was nice, let me sample some flavors, and gave recommendations when I asked for them. On this particular visit, I got a Golden Oreo Cookies and Cream Milkshake. Additionally, I ordered a two scoop dish with Citrus Rosemary and Peanut Butter & Cookie Dough. Additionally, ordered a Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Milkshake and a Pup Cup to-go. The items I personally had were good, and I liked trying the unique flavor of the Citrus Rosemary, though I did not get a lot of rosemary flavor in the scoop. My total for all this was around $26. Just a note, milkshakes cost more if they are a flavor that is not Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, or Strawberry. I previously worked in management of a homemade ice cream shop, and given my industry knowledge I do believe the prices here are high. Other points of critique I have for this place include the lack of seating (no outdoor seating at all), and speed of service. My primary critique, however, is that their hours are so limited. I likely would visit here on a more regular basis if they were open for longer than four hours a day (this includes weekends!). I also wonder if the pricing could lower if they were open longer, and therefore able to move more product. There probably is reasoning, but I am curious why college-aged workers could not staff the store during the afternoon in the summer months, and especially on the weekends. I would recommend giving this place a try - there is not a ton of ice cream shops in this area specifically, and it is locally owned. The ice cream is made fresh, and the variety and uniqueness of the flavors is noteworthy. Just make note of my points above, especially the hours.

On a Sunday morning in July, I made a visit to Fig Tree Coffee for a coffee drink. I found myself…read morein the Crafton area, and wanted to visit a local shop. Fig Tree Coffee is a newer coffee shop located in Crafton, right by the elementary school. They serve hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso drinks, tea, chai, and more. In addition to drinks, there are some food options available, along with gift-type items. Directly in front of the building, there is street parking available. There is also a private lot located to the left of the entrance for the entire building. The signage in the windows identifying the business makes it easy to locate. Fig Tree is truly a community coffee shop. It has plenty of seating, and proudly displays pieces of the community it serves. They have a bulletin board with local businesses, community events, and other information. Patrons seem to get their items and utilize the space to hang out and socialize. It is nice to see a place like this being utilized as intended! I stopped here around 8:45 AM, and it was not too crowded. There were a few other patrons in the building and in line ahead of me, but I only had to wait a few minutes to order my drink. It can be sort of overwhelming to try and order here, since the menu is so bare and there are not a ton of "special" drinks advertised. However, the baristas and staff will make anything you really are wanting, so I would not worry about this! They have different flavorings and combinations, you just need to ask or make a combination that you want to try when ordering. The barista that helped me on this visit was lovely. I was not exactly sure what I wanted, so I asked what she typically would order or make for herself. She ended up making me that exact drink in a 16 OZ Iced Drink. I enjoyed getting to try something different that I would not have picked for myself! Service was quick. I was in and out with my coffee in about 7 minutes, and that included waiting in line and taking a minute to order. The prices here are reasonable, and in line with what other local coffee shops are charging for similar products. They do accept both cash and card here, just FYI. I did not purchase any food or pastries, but the coffee prices were right in line with expectations. The vibe of this place is very cool, with a true community cafe feel. I love that they highlight their community. Not only with the people and events, but they even with a wall of Polaroids of the dogs that visit the shop! I even had a dog in line in front of me, so they are dog-friendly here. I give Fig Tree Coffee a positive review, and do recommend giving the shop a try if you find yourself in Crafton or the West End. It is a newer shop, but already has great ambiance and community presence. The staff are friendly, drinks are tasty, it is dog-friendly, and it is a great space to hang out or get some work done. I look forward to future visits to Fig Tree when I find myself in the area.

Amazing place with great, cozy ambiance and seating area to grab a drink and a little snack too!…read more The barista was really helpful, and their Pumpkin Spice Latte was lovely to sip, though the flavor wasn't very strong. They source their baked goods from BB & Burr, and wow, they never disappoint! The chocolate chip scone was perfectly flavored and crumbly, can never go wrong with them. Overall, it's a great local spot that's part of the community and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

One of our favorites, whether it is a sandwich, quiche, or pastries. The almond croissant is…read morefabulous. Just stop in and take your pick for lunch, dessert or something to go with breakfast. Just take your pick you can't go wrong!

The choco amandes and the almond croissants are my absolute favorites for a breakfast treat. For…read morelunch, I like the Parisien-ham, Swiss, and butter on baguette. Yum! The place itself is small and quaint. There is outdoor seating if the weather permits. The parking can be a pain as it is limited. Try to go during "off hours." Employees are quite friendly and knowledgeable!

A bunch of us went to Apis for a friend's birthday. There's a pretty spacious inside along with a…read morelarge outside area with a small fire pit. You order at the bar and they have an extensive menu. As a fair warning, if mead is not your thing you probably won't love it here. Otherwise, it's great! If you can't choose from their large selection they have a mead flight option. I thought that their pricing was very reasonable. They did have live music at some point during the night and it did make it hard to hear and talk to people so keep that in mind for a gathering.

I visited Apis for the first time a couple weeks ago, and was so pleasantly surprised. Who knew the…read morenation's third highest-selling meadery is in Carnegie, and that they ship bottles to 41 states across the country! The amount of different flavors shocked me. Jabanero strawberry and blueberry cheesecake are a couple that I remember the best. I'd recommend a sampler tray on your first visit, so you can test out a few before your commit. The bar service was attentive and the server was very helpful! I was lucky to connect with the owner, Dave, while there that night, too. He ensured that everything was running smoothly and that we were all satisfied. If you're in the mood for video games or board games, this is the place for you! The ambiance is relaxed... you're on your own time. Nobody is going to rush you out the door. Definitely give this place a try next time you're in the mood for a night of drinks, and a different, positive experience.

Delicious! Came in not sure what to expect and got rolled ice cream. I took some video of the…read moregentleman making the second item and it was neat. Let me say that the flavors are wonderful and each sundae has a unique element to it. Inside the owners are kind and thoughtful. There is room to sit and eat, if you choose, or venture out to the surrounding area.

My first time at Amy's Bakery and was immediately greeted by Amy herself! There were so many bakery…read moreoptions and some straight out of the oven that I got to take home. The items I bought were WONDERFUL! She has so many options more than just bakery items. I highly recommend stopping in if you are in mt Lebanon.